Show Download Article It's so frustrating to pull one of your favorite shirts out of the dryer only to discover that it shrank in there! Luckily, there are a few different ways you can try to stretch out the fabric and return your shirt to its former glory. Rewash the shirt to get it wet again and then pull on the shirt to stretch it out a little. If you're hoping to significantly stretch the fabric, you can also soak the shirt in hair conditioner and then stretch it out. Be sure to avoid future shrinkage by washing your shirts in cold water and limiting your use of the dryer.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To stretch a shirt that's too small, first fill a large bowl with lukewarm water. Add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of conditioner and mix it into the water with your hand. Then, soak your shirt in the water for 20 minutes. Rinse with clean water, then lay it on a towel and stretch out the edges, weighing them down with heavy objects to hold them in place. Finally, after 30 minutes, hang your shirt to dry. For tips on how to avoid shrinking your shirts, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 88,487 times. Did this article help you?How do you make a button up shirt bigger?Step 1: Remove and reposition sleeve buttons. Remove the buttons on the sleeves with a seam ripper. ... . Step 2: Cut up center back. ... . Step 3: Press raw edges. ... . Step 4: Choose an insert fabric. ... . Step 5: Pin insert fabric into opening. ... . Step 6: Sew. ... . Step 7: Trim. ... . Step 8: Enjoy!. How do you make a button up shirt looser?You can accomplish this by washing the shirt and stretching it while it is wet, soaking it in a solution of water and hair conditioner and then stretching it, or using a specialized stretching tool to enlarge a specific portion of a shirt, such as a collar.
Can you stretch a shirt that's too tight?To stretch a cotton t-shirt, soak the shirt in a tub of warm water mixed with hair conditioner for 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse the shirt, stretch it out with your arms, and lay it somewhere flat to dry. You can also stretch a cotton t-shirt by wetting it with cool water and then ironing over it.
How do you stretch clothes that are too tight?Using either baby shampoo or a gentle hair conditioner, mix in roughly 1 Tbsp for every 1 quart of water. Stir in, until the water takes on a slick, soapy consistency. Conditioner and baby shampoo can relax the fibers of your shrunken clothes. When the fibers are relaxed, they become easier to stretch and reshape.
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